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Day 8 – Nothing to report.

Posted on July 9, 2011 by norbs

Well, after spending a couple of hours trying to fix the rear derailer, I gave up and dropped the bike off at the LBS. So, no riding today, but with a bit of luck, the shop might have it ready … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Tree Branches and Rear Derailers.

Posted on July 8, 2011 by norbs

Today the wind blew again, and about 5kms into the ride, a tree branch flew across the rode and hit my leg, and also the rear derailer. I spent the next 9kms holding the shifter at half way between gear … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – The Real Deal

Posted on July 7, 2011 by norbs

Is it just me, or do other people think this years Tour is having a more nervous first week than normal. Yesterday, stage 5, they were dropping like flies. A moto cleaned up Nicki Sorensen and was sent home. Contador … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – George Hincapie's Calves.

Posted on July 7, 2011 by norbs

This post dedicated to Big Georges calves. I have seen them about 30 times on Twitter today, and it isn’t something a man should have to see 30 times! Tonights ride was pretty cruisey, legs are a bit sore after … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – This Blows

Posted on July 6, 2011 by norbs

Wind, wind, wind. It would have blown the freckles off a ginger out there today. Good thing I was back on the speed machine and even with that nicety I didn’t manage to best an average speed of 25kph. TdF … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – The Real Deal

Posted on July 5, 2011 by norbs

Last night, stage 3, and the biggest surprise to me was the failure of the HTC lead out train at the end. They delivered Cavendish to 1st in the peleton at the intermediate sprint, but came unstuck at the end. … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – Back to the Future.

Posted on July 5, 2011 by norbs

I think I must have hit 88MPH on the way home today and been struck by lightning, because this afternoon I ended up riding the old Holstar as part of my norbs Tour de France Challenge. But wait, lets get … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – The Real Deal

Posted on July 4, 2011 by norbs

Tonight is Stage 3 of the 2011 Tour de France. And what a cracker it is shaping up to be. Last night Teams Time Trial was excellent. Saxo Bank went out first and scorched the 23km circuit up. Actually, many … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – God Had a Curry

Posted on July 4, 2011 by norbs

Todays ride was tough due to the wind. At one stage, coming out of the shelter of a bank of trees, I nearly got blown off the bike. Despite the wind, there is another hour in the bank for the … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – 5 Hours Sleep

Posted on July 3, 2011 by norbs

It probably isn’t the best preparation for a ride. Got to bed at just after 2AM and was woken up at 7AM. Try as I might, I couldn’t get back to sleep. So after some arsing about around the house, … Continue reading →

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